RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF
THE STATE OF NEVADA

APPROVED BY THE SUPREME
COURT OF NEVADA

Effective May 18, 2012

and Including

Amendments Through September 1, 2013

ORDER ADOPTING THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT RULES

Whereas,
on December 19, 2011, the Honorable David A. Huff, Judge of the Tenth Judicial
District Court filed a petition in this court seeking adoption of the Tenth
Judicial District Court Rules; and

Whereas,
this court has considered the petition and concludes that the proposed rule
adoptions are warranted; accordingly,

It Is Hereby
Ordered that the Tenth Judicial District Court Rules shall be adopted
and shall read as set forth in Exhibit A; and

It Is Further
Ordered that these rule adoptions shall be effective 30 days from the
date of this order. The clerk of this court shall cause a notice of entry of
this order to be published in the official publication of the State Bar of
Nevada. Publication of this order shall be accomplished by the clerk
disseminating copies of this order to all subscribers of the advance sheets of
the Nevada Reports and all persons and agencies listed in NRS 2.345, and to the executive
director of the State Bar of Nevada. The certificate of the clerk of this court
as to the accomplishment of the above-described publication of notice of entry
and dissemination of this order shall be conclusive evidence of the adoption
and publication of the foregoing rules.

Dated this
18th day of April, 2012.

BY THE COURT

Nancy M. Saitta, Chief Justice

Michael L. Douglas Michael
A. Cherry

Associate Justice Associate
Justice

Mark Gibbons Kristina
Pickering

Associate Justice Associate
Justice

James W. Hardesty Ron
D. Parraguirre

Associate Justice Associate
Justice

RULES OF PRACTICE FOR THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE
STATE OF NEVADA

Rule 1. Applicability and
citation of rules.

1. These rules shall be known and may be
cited as the “Tenth Judicial District Court Rules,” which may be referred to
and abbreviated as “10JDCR.” The word “rule” without further identification
means one of the Rules of Practice.

2. In order to allow flexibility in the
administration of the Tenth Judicial District Court, these rules may be
supplemented by a “Standing Order Supplementing Local Rules” signed by the
District Judge. The Standing Order shall be posted in the office of the Court
Clerk.

3. These rules are intended to be
supplemental to the District Court Rules (DCR) of the State of Nevada. The
District Court Rules promulgated by the Nevada Supreme Court shall be applied
whenever not inconsistent with these local rules. To the extent that these
local rules are inconsistent with the District Court Rules promulgated by the
Nevada Supreme Court, these rules shall be applied instead of the District
Court Rules pursuant to DCR 5.

4. Whenever it appears to the Court that a
particular situation does not fall within any of these rules, or that the
literal application of a rule would work hardship or injustice in any case, the
Court shall make such order as the interests of justice require.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 2. Organization of the
Court.

1. The Tenth Judicial District is
comprised of Churchill County and consists of one department.

2. The position of Child Support Master,
pursuant to NRS 3.405, 125B.200(1), 425.381, and Chapter 130 is
established and an appointment shall be made in the Standing Order.

3. The position of Juvenile Master,
pursuant to NRS 62B.020 and 432B.470et seq., is
established and an appointment shall be made in the Standing Order.

4. The District Judge may order the
appointment of a special master for such other duties as assigned to the
special master in either the Standing Order or by separate order in an
individual case. The compensation of a special master shall be fixed by the
Court in its discretion.

5. The Court Administrator shall be
selected by the Court and is responsible for the administration of the rules,
policies, and directives of the District Court. In addition to the duties
prescribed below, the Court Administrator shall be denominated the clerk of the
Court and shall perform all the statutory and other duties assigned to that
office. The Court Administrator shall:

a. Supervise officers and employees of or
serving the District Court, except for the staff of the District Judge;

b. Supervise the office of the Court clerk
and the processing of all pleadings and papers related to Court business and
the Court clerks;

c. Plan, organize, and direct the
budgetary and fiscal operations of the District Court;

d. Plan for, organize, hire, train, and
supervise all personnel deemed necessary to adequately conduct the operations
of the District Court, except for the staff of the District Judge;

e. Monitor a system of internal controls,
which includes payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
information systems, and inventory, along with all other fiscal aspects of the
District Court, including administration and jury services;

g. Supervise preparation and submission of
reports and activities of the Court to state, regional, and local authorities
as required;

h. Determine statistics to be gathered for
the statewide uniform system of judicial records and manage the flow of
information through and about the Court;

i. Direct research, evaluation, and
monitoring and propose new and revised policies as necessary to improve Court
operations;

j. Coordinate the calendars and activities
of judges visiting from other jurisdictions and of hearing officers or masters
assigned for specific purposes;

k. Represent the Court on regional,
statewide, judicial, and justice system coordinating councils, conferences,
conventions, and committees as assigned by the District Judge;

l. Handle public information and act as a
liaison with other government executive, legislative, and judicial agencies in
the community as assigned by the District Judge; and

m. Perform such other functions and duties
as may be assigned by the District Judge.

6. The Court clerk’s office hours are 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The hours for filing documents are
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 3. Law and motion calendar.

1. The law and motion calendar shall be
called as follows:

Tuesday of each week at 9:00 a.m.

2. When a legal holiday falls on Tuesday,
the calendar affected by the holiday will be called on Wednesday of that week.

3. Except in cases of emergency, and with
the District Judge’s written approval, no matter will be placed on the law and
motion calendar unless the clerk is notified not later than:

12:00 noon of the preceding Friday.

4. The following matters, if uncontested,
may be set on any law and motion day upon request of counsel, without
compliance with Rule 5:

a. Adoptions.

b. Divorces.

c. Annulments.

d. Estate proceedings.

e. Guardianships.

f. Name changes.

g. Termination of parental rights.

h. Default judgments.

i. Proceedings
under the Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act.

j. Criminal arraignments, plea changes,
and sentencings.

k. Juvenile proceedings.

l. Other similar matters.

5. If any
matter, whether contested or uncontested, is expected to take longer than 10
minutes, the matter shall be scheduled for a separate time and shall not be
placed on the law and motion calendar.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 4. Time; judicial days;
service by mail.

1. In computing any period of time
prescribed or allowed by these rules, by order of Court, or by any applicable
statute, the day of the act, event, or default from which the designated period
of time begins to run must not be included. The last day of the period so
computed must be included, unless it is a Saturday, a Sunday, or a nonjudicial
day, in which event the period runs until the end of the next day which is not
a Saturday, a Sunday, or a nonjudicial day. When the period of time prescribed
or allowed is less than 11 days, intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and
nonjudicial days must be excluded in the computation.

2. If any day on which an act required to
be done by any one of these rules falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal
holiday, the act may be performed on the next succeeding judicial day.

3. Whenever a party has the right or is
required to do some act or take some proceeding within a prescribed period
after the service of a notice or other paper, other than process, and the
notice or paper is served upon the party by mail, 3 days must be added to the
prescribed period.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 5. Setting for trial or
hearing.

1. Settings for trial or hearing will be
made upon an “Application for Setting” being filed with the clerk and served on
all other parties. The Court Administrator shall notify all parties of the date
and time set for the trial or hearing.

2. The Court Administrator may provide
each party with a setting questionnaire in a form prescribed by the Court. If
so provided, the matter will be set for hearing at the earliest available date
consistent with the Court’s calendar and the calendars of those parties who
have returned the questionnaire. The Court Administrator shall then notify all
parties of the date and time set for the trial or hearing.

3. If a case is settled at any time, the
Court Administrator shall immediately be notified.

4. Once set, a trial or hearing may only
be removed from the calendar with the consent of the District Judge.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 6. Continuances.Continuances of any trial or hearing will be
granted only:

2. Upon the Court’s own motion when
necessary by reason of the other business of the Court; or

3. Upon written stipulation of counsel,
endorsed by all parties and filed not less than 24 hours prior to the trial or
hearing, and with consent of the District Judge.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 7. Criminal trial status
hearing.A
status hearing for criminal trials shall be set, at least 1 week and at most 4
weeks, prior to the trial date. This will provide at least 5 days’ notice of
the status of the pending trial to all parties and the jury commissioner.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 8. Mandatory pretrial
settlement conference for civil matters.

1. In all civil matters except those
involving domestic relations matters (see Rule 24), the attorneys for the
parties and any unrepresented parties shall appear before the Court for a pretrial
settlement conference. Unless excused, all parties and their attorneys shall be
present together with any other person necessary for settlement authority.

2. The purpose of the pretrial settlement
conference will be to reach a settlement of the entire lawsuit or as many legal
and factual issues as possible.

a. For those matters set for a jury trial,
the pretrial settlement conference will be held with the District Judge.

b. For those matters set for a bench
trial, the pretrial settlement conference may be held with the District Judge
upon stipulation by all parties to the action or the parties may request that
the conference be held with a Senior Judge. A stipulation by the parties to the
District Judge holding the conference constitutes a waiver of any claim that
the District Judge has an actual or implied bias solely by reason of the
District Judge’s participation in the pretrial settlement conference.

3. Additional
matters that may be discussed at the pretrial settlement conference include,
but are not limited to, the following:

a. The necessity or desirability of
amendments to the pleadings;

b. Requirements with respect to trial
briefs;

c. Requirements with respect to requests
for jury instructions and suggested special questions to be asked by the Court
on voir dire in cases to be tried by jury;

d. The number of expert witnesses to be
permitted to testify on any one subject; and

e. Any other matter which may be relevant
to the parties, process, pleading, or proof, with a view to simplifying the
issues and achieving a just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of the case.

4. Any discussion with respect to
settlement shall be entirely without prejudice and may not be referred to
during the trial or in any arguments or motions, unless the Court for good
cause permits it.

5. Upon conclusion of the pretrial
settlement conference, if not previously set for trial, the Court will set the
case for trial and enter such further orders as the status of the case may
require.

6. Failure of any counsel to appear at the
pretrial conference or to participate therein in good faith shall result in the
Court making such orders as deemed appropriate, including the imposition of
appropriate sanctions.

Rule 9. Trial statements.At least 5 days prior to a civil trial, each
party shall file and serve on all other parties a trial statement that shall
set forth the following matters in the following order:

1. A concise statement of the claimed
facts supporting the party’s claims or defenses.

2. A statement of admitted or undisputed
facts.

3. A statement of issues of law supported
by a memorandum of points and authorities.

4. In nonjury cases, a list of summaries
or schedules referring to attached itemized exhibits concerning any subject
matter that involves accounting, computation, chronology, or similar detail
data reasonably calling for orderly itemization (e.g., wages, income,
expenses, inventories, business operations, tax computations, disability periods,
property losses, itemizations of claimed losses, or injuries), the data and
reasons upon which an expert bases his or her opinion (not the opinion itself),
which clearly reflects the claims, defenses, or offers of proof of the party in
such respects, together with reference to the records or other source upon
which such summaries or schedules are based.

5. The names and addresses of all
witnesses, except impeaching witnesses.

6. A list of special questions requested
to be propounded to prospective jurors.

7. Any other appropriate comment,
suggestion, or information that may assist the Court in the trial or
disposition of the case.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 10. Exhibits and contested
evidence.

1. Prior to a trial or hearing, counsel for
the parties shall meet or discuss by telephone, and stipulate to the admission
of as many exhibits as possible. Such stipulation will avoid the need for
foundational witnesses.

2. All proposed exhibits shall be
presented to the Court clerk to be marked at least 1 judicial day prior to a
trial or hearing.

3. Copies of proposed exhibits shall be
furnished to the opposing party before a trial or hearing commences. This rule
does not relieve a party of the duty to provide discovery under any other rule
or statute.

4. Counsel shall file all motions in
limine in advance of trial as ordered by the Court. This will provide the Court
an opportunity to consider the admissibility of contested exhibits or other
evidence.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 11. Jury instructions.

1. In civil matters, Plaintiff’s attorney
shall prepare the stock instructions and deliver them to the Court at the
commencement of the trial.

2. Proposed special jury instructions and
forms of verdicts must be served on all counsel and received by the District
Judge at the commencement of the trial. Additionally, special instructions
developed during the course of the trial and that could not reasonably have
been anticipated before trial shall be exchanged by counsel and submitted to
the Court as soon as practicable.

3. An original and 1 copy of each
instruction requested by any party must be tendered to the Court.

a. All original proposed jury instructions
shall be in clear, legible type on clean, white paper of standard quality, not
less than 16-lb. weight, 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size, with black border line and
no less than 28 numbered lines.

b. The designation “Instruction No.
_______” shall be centered on line 1 of the first page of each original
instruction.

c. The original instructions shall not
bear any markings identifying the submitting attorney, and shall not contain
any citations of authority. No portions thereof shall be in capital letters,
underlined, or otherwise emphasized.

d. The copies shall contain authority, if
any, for the proposed instruction. The copies must also indicate who tendered
them, with the designation “Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s Proposed Instruction No.
________” centered at the bottom of the page.

e. The instructions given to the jury will
be firmly bound together and the District Judge shall write the word “Given” at
the conclusion thereof and sign the last of the instructions to signify that
all have been given.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 12. Voir dire
examination.

1. The Court shall conduct the voir dire
examination of the jurors. Proposed voir dire questions by the parties or their
attorneys must be submitted to the Court and served on all counsel not less
than 5 days before the day the trial is to commence.

2. The Court may permit counsel to conduct
a supplemental examination. The scope of such additional questions or
supplemental examination shall be within reasonable limits prescribed by the
District Judge in his or her sound discretion. The following areas of inquiry
are not properly within the scope of voir dire examination by counsel:

a. Questions already asked by the Court or
counsel and answered.

b. Questions touching upon anticipated
instructions on the law.

c. Questions touching upon the verdict a
juror would return when based upon hypothetical facts.

d. Questions that are, in substance,
arguments of the case.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 13. Settlements in jury
trials.Any
civil case settled after a jury has been summoned may be settled only upon
condition that one or more of the parties involved reimburse the county for all
expenses incurred to the date of settlement in summoning and securing the
attendance of all prospective jurors.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 14. Jury commissioner;
jurors.

1. Pursuant to NRS 6.045, the District Court
hereby designates the Court Administrator as jury commissioner. The District
Judge may assign to the jury commissioner such administrative duties in
connection with trial juries and jurors as the Court finds desirable for
efficient administration. The jury commissioner is directly responsible to the
Court.

2. The jury commissioner shall, on or
before the 15th day of January of each year, estimate the number of trial
jurors that shall be required for attendance in the District Court and shall
select that number from the qualified electors of the county not exempt by law
from jury duty, whether registered as voters or not. The jurors may be selected
by computer whenever procedures to assure random selection from computerized
lists are established by the jury commissioner. Such commissioner shall keep a
record of the name, occupation, and address of each person selected.

3. At least 2 weeks prior to the time when
the persons whose names are drawn are required to appear for jury service, the
jury commissioner shall draw a regular panel of trial jurors for a designated
case from the venire established by the selection process outlined in
subsection 2 of this rule. The jury commissioner shall make a list of the names
obtained and retain said list in the jury commissioner’s office subject to
inspection by any officer or attorney of the Court, furnish a copy of the same
to each attorney involved and issue a venire and deliver the same to the
sheriff. The sheriff shall make return of the venire to the jury commissioner
at least 1 day prior to the day named for the prospective juror’s appearance.
Such selection may be by computer whenever procedures to assure random
selection from the panel of trial jurors are established by the jury
commissioner.

4. Each person summoned as a trial juror
pursuant to law and this rule shall serve for a period of time set by the
Court.

5. The names of prospective jurors who
have been summoned for service and whose services subsequently are not required
shall be returned by the jury commissioner to the master list of prospective
jurors as selected pursuant to subsection 2 of this rule.

6. A person summoned for jury service may
be excused by the jury commissioner because of sickness or physical disability,
serious illness or death of a member of his or her immediate family, undue
hardship or extreme inconvenience, or public necessity.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 15. Motion practice.

Scope:

1. This rule applies to all motions, both
criminal and noncriminal.

2. This rule does not apply to ex parte
motions (see Rule 21).

3. All motions for summary judgment must
be filed at least 30 days before the first day of trial.

4. Any affidavit filed pursuant to this
rule shall contain only factual evidentiary matter, shall conform with the
requirements of NRCP 56(e), and shall avoid
mere general conclusions or argument. Affidavits substantially defective in
these respects may be stricken wholly or in part.

6. All motions shall be accompanied by
affidavits in support of any factual contentions involved in the motion. The
absence of affidavits may be construed by the Court as an admission that there
is no proof in support of any factual contentions asserted in the motion.

7. The absence of a memorandum of points
and authorities may be construed by the Court as an admission that the motion
is not meritorious and cause for its denial or as a waiver of all grounds not
so supported.

8. Points and authorities shall, at a
minimum, identify the facts and legal authorities that support the motion, and
exhibits shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated by reference, unless
otherwise indicated. The failure to identify both the facts and legal
authorities that support the motion shall be equivalent to the absence of a
memorandum of points and authorities.

The Opposition:

9. Within 10 days after the service of the
motion, the opposing party shall serve and file a written opposition thereto.
Each opposition shall contain a brief statement describing the extent to which
the relief sought by the moving party is contested. Unless the entire relief
sought is contested, the opposing party shall particularly delineate which
portions of the relief sought in the motion are being contested. The opposition
shall include, or shall be filed simultaneously with, the following:

a. A memorandum of points and authorities
in opposition to the motion.

b. Proof of service of the motion and all
supporting documents.

10. All oppositions shall be accompanied
by affidavits in support of any factual contentions involved in the opposition.
The absence of affidavits filed with the opposition may be construed by the
Court as an admission that the factual contentions supported by affidavits
filed in support of the motion are true.

11. Failure of the opposing party to
timely serve and file a written opposition, together with supporting points and
authorities, may be construed by the Court as an admission that the motion is
meritorious and a consent to granting the same.

12. Counsel may extend the time for filing
an opposition, without an order of the Court, upon the filing of a written
stipulation.

13. Points and authorities shall, at a
minimum, identify the facts and legal authorities that support the opposition,
and exhibits shall automatically be deemed to be incorporated by reference,
unless otherwise indicated. The failure to identify both the facts and legal
authorities that support the opposition shall be equivalent to the absence of a
memorandum of points and authorities.

The Reply:

14. The moving party may serve and file
reply points and authorities within 5 days after service of the points and
authorities in opposition.

Review by the Court:

15. The District Judge is ordinarily
unaware of the existence of any contested motion until the filing of a “Request
for Submission.” Any party may file a Request for Submission whenever a motion
is at issue. Whenever a party has filed a Request for Submission, the Court
clerk shall deliver that file to the chambers of the Court for consideration of
the motion. A motion is “at issue” when any of the following occur:

a. By stipulation of all parties;

b. Ten days pass after service of the
motion and no opposition has been filed; or

c. Five days pass after service of the
opposition to the motion, regardless of whether or not there has been a reply
filed.

16. A proposed order shall be submitted
simultaneously with the filing of the Request for Submission.

17. Whenever the Court is presented with a
motion that is at issue, the Court shall rule on the motion or, in its
discretion, order the Court Administrator to set the matter for hearing.
Following the selection of a date and time for the hearing (see Rule 5), the
Court Administrator shall prepare a Setting Memo indicating the date and time
for the hearing and the length of time set aside for the hearing. The Court Administrator
shall serve the parties with a copy of the Setting Memo.

18. No motion once heard and disposed of
may be renewed in the same cause, nor may the same matters therein be reheard,
unless by leave of the Court granted upon motion, after notice of such motion
to the adverse parties.

a. A party seeking reconsideration of a
ruling of the Court, other than any order that may be addressed by motion
pursuant to NRCP 50(b), 52(b), 59,
or 60, must file a motion for such relief
within 10 days after service of written notice of the order or judgment unless
the time is shortened or enlarged by the order.

b. A motion for rehearing or
reconsideration must be served, noticed, and filed as is any other motion.

c. A motion for reconsideration does not
toll the 30-day period for filing a notice of appeal from a final order or
judgment.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 16. Documents of the Court;
pleading requirements.

1. Every pleading, written motion, and
other paper shall be signed by at least one attorney of record in the
attorney’s individual name, or, if the party is not represented by an attorney,
shall be signed by the party. The signature shall be placed on the last page of
the pleading, written motion, or other paper. Below the signature shall be the
signer’s address, telephone number, and fax number, if any. An unsigned paper
shall be stricken unless omission of the signature is corrected promptly after
being called to the attention of the attorney or party.

2. All pleadings and papers presented for
filing must be flat, unfolded, firmly bound together at the top, on white paper
of standard quality, not less than 16-lb. weight and 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size.
Photocopies may not be filed, except as provided in subsection 6 of this rule.
Only one side of the paper may be used.

a. The lines of each page must be
double-spaced, except that descriptions of real property may be single spaces.
Pages must be numbered consecutively at the bottom. Lines of pages must be
numbered in the left margin or on legal pleading paper.

b. All orders presented to the District
Judge for signature, whether pursuant to stipulation or otherwise, must be on a
separate sheet of paper and properly entitled in the Court and cause.

3. No original pleading or paper may be
amended by using correction fluid or tape, making erasures or interlineations
thereon, or by attaching slips thereto, except by leave of the Court.

4. The following information shall appear
on the first page of every paper presented for filing:

a. The case number and department in which
it is filed shall be set forth to the left of center of the page beginning at
line 1. The space to the right of center shall be reserved for the filing marks
of the clerk.

b. Pursuant to NRS 239B.030(4), an Affirmation
stating that the document does not contain the social security number of any
person shall appear below the case number/department number. If the document
does contain the social security number of any person, the affirmation shall be
attached as the last page of the document presented for filing and shall
indicate the specific state or federal law requiring said number.

c. The title of the Court shall appear at
the center of the page, line 7, below the information required by subsection 1.

d. Below the title of the Court shall
appear in the space to the left of center, line 10, the name of the parties to
the action or proceeding.

e. The title of the pleading, motion, or
other document must be in the space to the right of the name of the parties to
the action or proceeding. The title must be
sufficient in description to apprise the respondent and clerk of the nature of
the document filed or the relief sought.

(Example)

Case No._______________________

Dept. No.______________________

The undersigned hereby affirms that
this document does not contain the social security number of any person.

_________________________________________

IN THE TENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF NEVADA
IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF CHURCHILL

JOHN DOE,

Plaintiff,

vs.

RICHARD ROE,

Defendant.

_________________________________________/

MOTION, ORDER, REPLY, JUDGMENT, ETC.

(End example)

5. Pleadings or
papers presented for filing should be in the following order:

a. Pleadings or documents, including
filer’s signature.

b. Affirmation.

c. Certificate of service.

d. Index of exhibits followed by the
exhibits, if any.

6. All exhibits attached to pleadings or
papers must be 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size, must be separated with divider pages,
and must be labeled numerically (Plaintiff) or alphabetically (Defendant).
Exhibits that are smaller must be affixed to a blank sheet of paper 8 1/2 × 11
inches in size, with invisible adhesive tape on all sides. Exhibits that are
larger than 8 1/2 × 11 inches must be reduced to 8 1/2 × 11 inches. Exhibits
such as maps must be folded so as to appear 8 1/2 × 11 inches in size. Copies
of exhibits must be clearly legible and not unnecessarily voluminous. Original
documents must be retained by counsel for introduction as exhibits at the time
of a hearing or at the time of trial rather than attached to pleadings.

7. Accountings and/or financial reports
must be attached as exhibits to pleadings and documents and not included in the
body of any pleading or document.

8. Any motion, opposition, reply, etc.
must be filed as a separate document unless it is pleaded in the alternative.

9. The Court shall not accept for filing
any pleadings or documents that do not comply with this rule. Except by leave
of the Court after good cause has been shown, the Court may permit the filing
of noncomplying pleadings and documents.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 17. Extension or shortening
of time.

1. All motions for extensions of time
shall be made upon 5 days’ notice to all counsel.

2. Upon presentation of an ex parte motion
to extend time, if a satisfactory showing is made by affidavit or certificate
of counsel that a good faith effort has been made to notify opposing counsel of
the motion, and the District Judge finds good cause, the District Judge may
order ex parte an extension of time.

3. Extensions to answer or otherwise
respond to a complaint shall not exceed 40 days without Court approval.

4. Upon presentation of an ex parte motion
to shorten time, if a satisfactory showing is made by affidavit or certificate
of counsel that circumstances warrant and justify the shortening of time, and
the District Judge finds good cause, the District Judge may order ex parte a
shortening of time.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 18. Filing faxed documents.

1. No document may be filed by direct
faxing to the Court Clerk’s Office.

2. A faxed document, including any
signature page, shall be accepted by the Court Clerk pending the filing of the
original if:

a. It is presented on plain paper;

b. It is clearly legible in its entirety;
and

c. It otherwise
complies with all applicable requirements.

The party sending the faxed
document shall have 5 days after faxing the document within which to file the
original.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 19. Submission of proposed
orders.

1. This rule applies to all proposed
orders, except proposed ex parte orders, which shall comply with Rule 21. It is
the purpose of this rule that all orders submitted to the Court for signature
accurately reflect the instructions of the Court. It is also the purpose of
this rule that all counsel of record have an opportunity to review a proposed
order prior to its submission. All counsel shall make a good faith effort to
agree upon the form of any proposed order in furtherance of this purpose.

2. Counsel obtaining any order, judgment,
or decree must furnish the form of the same to all other parties in the case
for review within 10 days after counsel is notified of the ruling, unless
additional time is allowed by the Court. Should the other parties not provide
any comments with respect to the proposed order within 5 days of service of a
copy of the proposed order for review, subject to the Court’s discretion, the
proposed order shall be deemed acceptable to all parties and may then be
submitted to the Court. Should the parties disagree concerning the contents of
the proposed order, each party shall submit a separate proposed order to the
Court.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 20. Copies of all pleadings
to all parties.

1. In all cases having more than one party
Plaintiff or Defendant, or both, represented by separate counsel of record, it
shall be the duty of each party to furnish to one counsel of record for each
party who has appeared copies of all papers served upon any party.

2. The foregoing shall apply to Nevada
counsel of record as well as to foreign counsel who have been authorized by the
Court to be of record in the proceedings.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 21. Ex parte orders.

1. Ex parte orders are disfavored and
counsel are encouraged to move with notice whenever possible.

2. No ex parte orders, except an order of
the Court to allow an indigent to file a complaint without payment of fees
shall be presented to the District Judge for signing before the case has been
filed with the Court Clerk and given a case number.

3. Whenever the Court has issued an ex
parte order, the party obtaining it shall serve, within such time as prescribed
by the Court, a copy thereof, and the papers upon which it was based, upon each
party who has appeared in the action.

1. Except for good cause shown, no
application for the substitution, withdrawal, or dismissal of an attorney shall
be granted within 30 days of a trial or within 15 days of a hearing in the
case. For purposes of this subsection, the failure of the client to compensate
counsel does not constitute good cause. Substitution, withdrawal, or dismissal
of an attorney may not be grounds to delay a trial or other hearing.

Appearance:

2. When a party has appeared by counsel,
that individual cannot thereafter appear on his or her own behalf in the case
without the consent of the Court. Counsel who has appeared for any party shall
represent that party in the case and shall be recognized by the Court and by
all parties as having control of the client’s case until counsel withdraws,
another attorney is substituted, or until counsel is discharged by the client
in writing, filed with the Court Clerk. Said withdrawal, substitution, or
discharge shall be in accordance with SCR 46, 47, and 48, as
well as this rule. The Court, in its discretion, may hear a party in open Court
although the party is represented by counsel.

Substitution of Attorneys:

3. Any substitution of attorneys must be
approved by written order of the Court. When a new attorney is to be
substituted in place of the attorney withdrawing, the written consent of both
the withdrawing and substituting attorneys and the client shall be filed with
the Court. There shall also be delivered to chambers a proposed order by all
parties allowing said substitution. The signature of an attorney to substitute
such attorney into a case constitutes an express acceptance of all dates then
set for trial or hearing, or in any Court order.

Withdrawal by Counsel During Pendency of Case:

4. Any withdrawal of an attorney of record
in a case must be approved by written order of the Court. Any attorney desiring
to withdraw from a case shall file an affidavit indicating the address, or last
known address, at which the client may be served with notice of further
proceedings taken in the case in the event the application for withdrawal is
granted, together with all other known addresses and phone numbers where the
client might be contacted. When an attorney wishes to withdraw, there shall
also be delivered a proposed order signed by all parties, including the client
of the withdrawing attorney, allowing said withdrawal.

Withdrawal by Counsel When Case is Completed:

5. After judgment or final determination
of a case, an attorney may withdraw without a Court order pursuant to SCR 46. When an attorney of record wishes to
withdraw following the completion of the case, said attorney shall file a
“Notice of Withdrawal” and serve said document upon all parties or their
attorneys who have appeared in the action. Counsel wishing to withdraw shall
include in said “Notice of Withdrawal” the address, or last known address, at
which the client may be served with notice of further proceedings taken in the
case. Failure to include the information required by this subsection nullifies
ab initio the “Notice of Withdrawal” and said attorney remains the attorney of
record for all purposes.

Dismissal of Counsel by Client:

6. Any client wishing to dismiss their
attorney of record in a case must have said dismissal approved by written order
of the Court. Said client shall file a motion and affidavit to have such
dismissal approved by the Court, and served upon all parties or their attorneys
who have appeared in the action. Said client shall include in said affidavit
the address, or last known address, at which the client may be served with
notice of further proceedings taken in the case in the event the application
for dismissal is granted, together with all other known addresses and phone
numbers where the client might be contacted.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 23. Dismissal for lack of prosecution.

1. Any civil case that has been pending
for more than 2 years and in which no action has been taken for more than 6
months may be dismissed, on the Court’s own initiative, without prejudice.

2. Written notice of the entry of a
dismissal pursuant to this rule must be given to each party who has appeared in
the action, or to the attorney for that party.

3. A case that has been dismissed pursuant
to this rule will be reinstated at the written request of a party or the
party’s attorney if the request is filed within 30 days of the date of service
of written notice of the entry of the dismissal.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 24. Domestic relations
matters.

1. Domestic relations matters are those
matters involving:

a. Divorce;

b. Annulment;

c. Separate maintenance;

d. Child custody; and

e. Child support.

2. In all contested divorces or suits for
separate maintenance or child support, each party shall file with the Court a
Financial Declaration within 10 days after an answer is filed. No domestic
relations matter, except an application for a temporary protective order, shall
be set until a financial declaration is filed.

a. If any party resides with one or more
adult persons other than the opposing party, that party’s Financial Declaration
shall reflect the number of all adult persons living in the household and the
extent to which the adult persons provide support and share in the party’s
living expenses.

b. The requirements of this rule may not
be waived as to content or time except by order of the Court for good cause
shown.

c. Filing and service of the Financial
Declaration shall not supplant nor limit such discovery as either party is
entitled to undertake pursuant to the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure.

3. In all domestic relations matters, the
attorneys for the parties and any unrepresented parties shall appear before the
Court for a case management conference.

a. The plaintiff or party initiating the
action shall be responsible for scheduling the case management conference, and
it shall be set by the Court Administrator upon receipt of an “Application for
Setting Case Management Conference.” The application shall be made within 60
days following the filing of the initial pleading.

i. To familiarize the Court with the
factual and legal issues of the case;

ii. To identify the discovery the
parties intend to conduct;

iii. To expedite the disposition of
the action;

iv. To establish early and
continuing control so that the case will not be protracted due to a lack of
management;

v. Where agreed upon by the parties,
to set the case for trial;

vi. To discuss the length of the
trial; and

vii. To facilitate settlement of the
case.

4. In divorce proceedings, the affidavit
of the resident witness must state the affiant’s residence address, the length
of time affiant has resided in this state, that affiant is personally
acquainted with the party to the action whose residence is being corroborated,
the party’s residence address, the date from which the affiant knows that the
party has resided at that address, and the total length of time affiant knows
the party has resided within the State of Nevada.

5. Unless authorized in advance by the
Court, no minor child of the parties shall be brought to the courthouse for any
Court hearing or trial which concerns that child. The District Judge may
interview minor children in chambers outside the presence of counsel and the
parties. Minor children will not be permitted to testify in open Court unless
the District Judge determines that the probative value of the child’s testimony
substantially outweighs the potential harm to the child.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 25. Sanctions for
noncompliance.If a party or an
attorney fails, refuses, or neglects to comply with these rules, the District
Court Rules, the Nevada Rules of Civil Procedure, the Supreme Court Rules, or
any statutory requirements, the Court may, after notice and an opportunity to
be heard, impose any and all sanctions authorized by statute or rule,
including, without limitation, the following:

1. Hold the disobedient party or attorney
in contempt of court.

2. Continue any hearing until the
disobedient party or attorney has complied with the requirements imposed and
require the disobedient party to pay the other party’s expenses, including
costs and attorney’s fees incurred in preparing for and attending such hearing.

3. Set the case for immediate trial.

4. Impose a fine.

5. Continue the trial subject to
prescribed conditions.

6. Where such party or attorney has failed
to make an adequate and fair disclosure of any matters in his pretrial
memorandum or at the pretrial conference, refuse to allow the disobedient party
or attorney to support or oppose designated claims or defenses, or prohibit him
from introducing evidence of physical or mental condition or from introducing
in evidence designated documents or things or items of testimony.

7. Enter the default of the disobedient
party or attorney and, in the Court’s sound discretion, dismiss the action or
strike the defense of the disobedient party or attorney, with or without
prejudice.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 26. Courtroom conduct and
attire.

1. Proceedings in Court should be
conducted with fitting dignity and decorum.

2. The following attire shall be required
for all Court appearances by attorneys, litigants, witnesses, and jurors
(minimum requirements):

c. Law enforcement personnel may elect to
wear uniforms. In no event will tank or halter tops, shorts, soiled or unkempt
clothing, or casual exercise apparel be allowed.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 27. Communication with Judge
and law clerks.

1. The District Judge will not permit,
receive, or consider ex parte communications. Ex parte communication is any
communication made outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or
impending proceeding. All written communications for the District Judge must be
filed with the Court Clerk, served on all parties, and contain proof of
service.

2. Purely procedural issues may be
discussed with the law clerk. No attorney may argue to or attempt to influence
a law clerk upon the merits of a contested matter pending before the District
Judge to whom that law clerk is assigned.

[Added; effective May 18, 2012.]

Rule 28. Court reporters not
provided.Court
reporters are neither provided nor compensated by the Court for hearings or
trials on civil matters. Any party desiring to have a matter reported must
arrange in advance for a certified court reporter at the party’s own expense.